‘Aussie kryptonite’ helps identify mineral depositsPlumbian orthoclase is useful as an indicator mineral, which helps geologists locate and assess the presence of certain ore deposits.Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 6:45 am
Power Nickel earns 80% of Nisk project in Quebec, adds polymetallic zoneThe filing of a resource estimate in November qualified Power…Staff Writer | April 24, 2024 | 11:32 am
Endeavour Silver shares rise as Terronera surpasses the 50% completion markThe commissioning of the mine is expected in Q4 2024.Staff Writer | April 23, 2024 | 9:19 am
Mexican mining sector balks at plan to ban open-pit mines The industry says such a move would be disastrous for the sector, which fuels 2.5% of gross domestic product. Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 10:24 am
Hecla’s 2023 silver production the second highest in history, more growth expected Silver reserves by year-end, totalling 238 million oz., were also its second-largest ever. Staff Writer | February 15, 2024 | 9:30 am
South32 to invest $2.1 billion in Hermosa project in Arizona The project was the first to be added to the US FAST-41 permitting process, and the company said it has the potential to be one of the world’s largest zinc producers. Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 3:16 pm
Guanajuato Silver reports second-highest monthly output In January, the company's mine operations generated 329,934 silver-equivalent ounces. Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 9:18 am
McEwen Mining forecasts reduced output in 2024 The company has set of guidance of 130,000-145,000 GEOs for the year. Staff Writer | February 12, 2024 | 3:18 pm
Dolly Varden discovers new, high-grade gold zone at Homestake Ridge The new zone remains open to the northwest, projecting towards the Homestake Main deposit. Staff Writer | February 12, 2024 | 10:42 am
Mexican president proposes ban on open-pit mining AMLO presented a constitutional reform that prohibits open-pit mining. Staff Writer | February 10, 2024 | 2:51 pm
‘Silver is the new gold’ as Egyptians try to protect savings The price of one gram of silver more than doubled in a year but at about 47 Egyptian pounds, it remains far cheaper than gold. Reuters | February 8, 2024 | 4:29 am
Goldshore counts over 6.7 million oz. at its Moss project in Ontario The new numbers represent a 1% increase in tonnage, but the overall grade increased by 11%. Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 10:56 am